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Bergeron, Couturier, O'Reilly named finalists for NHL's Selke Trophy

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron, Philadelphia Flyers centerd Sean Couturier and St. Louis Blues centerd Ryan O'Reilly are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's best defensive forward.

Jul 20, 2020 11:12 AM Read more >

Montreal Impact sign Ugandan international defender Mustafa Kizza

The Montreal Impact have added Uganda international defender Mustafa Kizza. The deal will start Aug. 12 and is for two years plus three option years.

Jul 20, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

Raptors name John Wiggins VP of organizational culture, inclusion

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have named John Wiggins as vice-president, organizational culture and inclusion.

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Ballon d’Or cancelled this year amid coronavirus disruption

The prestigious Ballon d’Or will not be awarded this year because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the soccer season.

Jul 20, 2020 8:17 AM Read more >

Young Vancouver Whitecaps learning tough lessons at the MLS is Back Tournament

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Vancouver Whitecaps are learning the hard way at the MLS is Back Tournament.

Jul 20, 2020 7:33 AM Read more >

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes returning to U.S. Open following Memorial showing

Canadian Mackenzie Hughes will be returning to the U.S. Open following another strong outing on the PGA Tour. Hughes, of Dundas, Ont., finished in a tie for sixth on Sunday at the Memorial to earn a spot in the major tournament.

Jul 19, 2020 9:04 PM Read more >

Cramming: Raptors coach Nick Nurse spending down time catching up on film

While fishing and golfing have occupied the free time of many NBA players at Walt Disney World, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse hasn't ventured far from his gym or his hotel room.

Jul 19, 2020 6:36 PM Read more >

Raptors urging Americans living in Canada to vote in presidential election

There are about 650,000 Americans living in Canada, and according to Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse "hardly any of them vote.

Jul 19, 2020 6:34 PM Read more >

De Gea mistakes see Chelsea beat Man U to reach FA Cup final

LONDON — At least David De Gea was spared having a crowd inside Wembley to witness his latest mistakes in the Manchester United goal. Gifted goals to beat United 3-1 on Sunday, Chelsea will be returning to the national stadium on Aug.

Jul 19, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

Blue Jays could share MLB ballpark with another team for 60-game season

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass doesn't want to settle on using a minor-league field for a home ballpark this season. And the team's front office seems to agree.

Jul 19, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >